A Suffolk road will be closed for over a week for emergency repairs, say Suffolk Highways.

The A1092 Stour Street, near Cavendish, has been closed today to allow workers to fix a gas leak and Suffolk Highways say the works could last over a week.

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Cadent Gas company is working to fix the issue and Suffolk Highways say the road is due to reopen on Friday, June 7.

A 56km diversion route will be in place along the A1017, A1124, A131 and A134.